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What is the Point of a Window Well?

Many people may not give window wells and their purpose tons of thought. But we have! Window wells are actually an essential part of a basement and offer many benefits to your house and loved ones. Window wells play a significant role in the aesthetic, protection, and safety of your family and home.

Learn more about the purpose of window wells and the benefits they provide by continuing to read below.

Window Wells Protect Your Family

For a room to be considered a bedroom, it must have a window according to building codes everywhere. This requirement is no different for basement bedrooms. Basement bedrooms must have a secondary escape route in the event of a fire or other emergency. Ideally, all basement windows will have an egress window for easy evacuation. Ladders can easily be attached to the window well to provide a quick and safe escape.

Window well covers and grates also offer protection to your family. Covers can save people, animals, and other items from falling into the hazardous pit surrounding your basement windows. Moreover, window well covers and grates can deter unwanted intruders from breaking into your home via your basement windows. 

Window Wells Protect Your Home

Your home is exposed to all the elements, making it vulnerable to damage. Uncovered window wells are even more susceptible to this damage. Rain, snow, and ice (that will eventually melt) can gather in an uncovered well, increasing the chances of a flood or water damage to your home’s exterior and foundation. 

In as little as one wind storm, uncovered wells can fill with leaves, garbage, and other debris. If the well is not cleaned out regularly, all that has built up in the well can hinder proper draining. On top of that, it can become the perfect living space for rodents, spiders and insects, and other creatures. Perfect for those critters, not so perfect for you.

Window Wells Improve Aesthetic

Basements are infamous for being dark. However, with window wells that allow for large, full-sized windows, your basement will be flooded with natural light. You will also likely enjoy saving money on your energy bill each month because of the extra daylight allowed in. Window well liners are improving the reputation of basements everywhere by reflecting even more light into your home.

In addition to being a great source of natural light, window well liners can improve the aesthetic of your basement. Standard metal window well liners are dull, ugly, and look unfinished. They offer no design, personality, or style. Window well liners are the perfect finishing touch to your basement that will not break the bank.

Contact Windowell Expressions

Customize your window wells and protect your loved ones and home with Windowell Expressions. With a wide variety of designs and styles, you are sure to find a window well liner that fits your home’s aesthetic. For all of your foundation liner and well cover and grate needs, contact the knowledgeable window well experts at Windowell Expressions today.

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